Job Summary
We are hiring a Project Manager – Information Security for a leading banking client in Sharjah, UAE. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing Information Security, Cyber Security, and Data Protection projects within the Banking/BFSI sector, ensuring secure delivery of technology initiatives while meeting regulatory and compliance requirements.
Job Title : Project Manager – Information Security
Location: Sharjah, UAE
Contract: Yearly Renewable
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end Information Security and Cyber Security projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Plan and oversee project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with IT, PMO, Business, and Information Security teams to implement secure technology solutions.
- Ensure compliance with the bank's Information Security policies and regulatory standards.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Support project governance, backlog management, and stakeholder communication.
- Coordinate with vendors, auditors, and internal teams during security assessments and compliance reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in Information Security/Cyber Security Project Management within the Banking/BFSI industry.
- Hands-on experience managing enterprise security or data protection projects.
- Strong knowledge of application security, SDLC, firewalls, vulnerability management, technology risk, and security controls.
- Experience with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, UAE IAS, SWIFT CSP, GDPR, UAE Data Protection, or similar standards.
- Experience with MS Project, SharePoint, JIRA, Asana, or similar project management tools.
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP, CISM, CISA, PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, AgilePM, or equivalent certifications.
📩 Interested candidates please share updated CV at:[email protected]